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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
7
Readable fragments describe a historical event connected to Surdan and an overseas route. The text mentions New York as a reference point and hints at travel or migration. Specific dates, names, or outcomes are not clear from the legible portion.
Col Joe Thompson, a Buck private who rose to colonel in the 110th Infantry, died after lingering illness from gas exposure and wounds suffered in France. He earned the Medal of Honor, French Legion of Honor, and Croix de Guerre. A longtime Pitt football alumnus and coach, he served in various Pennsylvania organizations and politics.
A Pittsburgh court returned a verdict in a heart balm case involving Little Ry Schwartz of MeKerspott and Frank W. Birkenfeld of Dugiesns. The decision followed a companion plea in the circuit court.
Mrs Leslie Donaldson comes back to Spring Creek family residence after overnight city trip with her sisters and others. The event notes a brief visit and return in the afternoon.
A local meeting in Warren initiated the formation of a Warren county squadron of the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation. Twenty five residents showed interest, applying for branches and paying annual dues. Speakers urged towns to embrace aviation to boost speed, mail transport, and business prosperity, citing potential cross country flights and local airport needs.
United press reports a Franco U S treaty signing planned in Washington next week after a crisis meeting among diplomatic ministers. Officials say the accord will involve long standing wartime agreements and postwar arrangements. The text is uncertain due to damaged source material.
United Press reports sixty employes of the Pennsylvania Company were retired from service at the Pennsylvani Union plant and placed on the pension roll. Thirty are in the eastern division, some in the western district. Members of the Pennsy organization include four general officers and four at Long Island Railroad Works.
A summary of January weather figures provided by G E Young, manager of the Postal Telegraph local office, including monthly averages, past year comparisons, and extreme temperatures. The report also cites forecasts and predictions from J B Owens of Gwod and Franke Doe of Ogneu Ablilis, outlining expected conditions and public weather outlooks.
Seven firemen were injured as fire destroyed Immaculate Conception Church in Jen Lintown. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Rector Rev John B Cavanaugh suspects charcoal used in services lit woodwork. William Smith of Abing Itou dire company had a heart attack from excitement. serious condition.
Unite press reports Williamsport plans to return nearly 1000 workers to rail shops after six weeks away. The men, who left for duty, are set to resume full time duties in the New York area, with details issued by AVIS and local officials.
Classified section notes ad formatting rules and contact terms for classified ads. It lists categories such as Wanted, Employment, Instruction, Livestock, Merchandise, and Announcements. A stray entry mentions stray horse tracking and a sheep sale inquiry, reflecting typical local listings.
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